Nigeria Red Cross: Health Field Officer 3 at ICRC

Join the Nigeria Red Cross as a Health Field Officer 3 with ICRC in Abuja, a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to protecting and assisting victims of armed conflict. This role operates within a health management team committed to strengthening healthcare response and capacity across Nigeria. ICRC's mandate is rooted in the Geneva Conventions, ensuring impartial humanitarian support and collaboration with national health authorities. As a Health Field Officer 3, you will oversee and coordinate capacity building programs in first aid, basic emergency care, trauma response, and mass casualty incidence management. You will continuously monitor the health landscape nationwide, track outbreaks and epidemics, and advise the health management team accordingly. This role involves managing professional correspondence and statistical health data, developing health strategies, supporting program assessments, and preparing detailed reports and proposals to enhance health interventions. Successful candidates bring a medical degree with a minimum of five years clinical practice, including at least one year in public health, preferably with familiarity of ICRC operations. You will have expertise in emergency care training and a solid understanding of Nigeria’s Ministry of Health system. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and fluent English communication skills are essential. This full-time position suits professionals poised for impactful roles in humanitarian healthcare. Abuja is pivotal for coordinating national health initiatives and serves as a hub for NGOs and international organizations that respond to public health emergencies. The Health Field Officer 3 role is critical in supporting Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure and humanitarian efforts, especially in emergency and trauma care capacity building. While salary details are not disclosed, this position offers career development opportunities in humanitarian health services, emergency response coordination, and public health program management. It can lead to senior roles in international organizations or government health agencies. To stand out, highlight your clinical achievements and public health experience, particularly in emergency care training and collaboration with health authorities. Quantify your impact with specific examples such as training sessions conducted or outbreaks managed. Provide references that can attest to your expertise in health program coordination. Embrace this chance to contribute as a Health Field Officer 3 with the Nigeria Red Cross at ICRC in Abuja. Submit your application promptly to join a respected team dedicated to humanitarian healthcare excellence.